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LR55 OUV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,784 mi
Last recorded83,784 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 OUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 83,784 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 83,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,882 miles

Engine oil level is low

N/S/R tyre has 2 nails/possible puncture

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre tread distorted and has nail/possible puncture

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service indicator is on

Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,882 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil level is low

N/S/R tyre has 2 nails/possible puncture

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre tread distorted and has nail/possible puncture

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service indicator is on

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,466 miles

All coil springs are corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,353 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 57,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 51,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,753 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,352 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,902 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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LR55 OUV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR55 OUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR55 OUV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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